Block
22
#24 Minnesota State MSU 2-1 , 2-1
23
Winner Northern State NSU 2-1 , 2-1
#24 Minnesota State MSU
2-1 , 2-1
22
Final
23
Northern State NSU
2-1 , 2-1
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
MSU #24 Minnesota State 0 0 0 22 22
NSU Northern State 0 10 10 3 23

Game Recap: Football |

Wolves Prove the Power of the Pack in Win over No. 24 Minnesota State

Aberdeen, S.D. – What started out as a beautiful early fall evening in Aberdeen turned into a historic night for the Northern State University football team, as they defeat No. 24 Minnesota State. Over 5000 Wolves faithful were on hand for the 1-point victory over the Mavericks, marking just the second in program history over Mankato.
 
THE QUICK DETAILS
Final Score: NSU 23, MSU 22
Records: NSU 2-1, MSU 2-1
Attendance: 5378
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The two team's played 15 minutes of scoreless football through the opening quarter
  • The Wolves scored first notching ten points in the second and another ten in the third
  • Minnesota State stormed back with 22 total points in the fourth, however a field goal by Payton Eue early and a final minute interception by Ar'Shon Willis sealed the victorious ending for the Wolves
  • Eue went 3-for-3 in field goal attempts, notching 11 total points (including two PATs) in the win, with a 28-yarder in the second, 33-yarder in the third, and 33-yarder in the fourth
  • Will Madler entered the game early in the second and took command of the Wolves offense, scoring the first touchdown of his career, a 16-yard run, with three minutes on the clock
  • Madler then tallied his first career passing touchdown, connecting with Mankato native Wyatt Block for a 26-yard reception
  • Following Eue's fourth quarter opening field goal, Minnesota State went on a 22-0 run with three touchdowns, two PATs, and a safety
  • The Mavericks were knocking on the door, taking possession with just 1:20 left in the contest
  • MSU trotted to the Northern 40-yard line, where Willis stopped them in their tracks, grabbing his second interception of the 2022 season as the clock ticked under a minute
  • In total, Northern recorded a game leading 20 first downs, 144 yards rushing (averaging 3.7 yards per carry), and 302 yards of total offense
  • They held possession for over 37 minutes, went 4-of-4 in the red-zone, and converted on their lone fourth down attempt
  • In addition, the Wolves defense held Minnesota State to 5-of-14 on third down and 43 yards rushing, recorded two sacks for a loss of 12 yards, and tallied four interceptions
  • The Northern State offense saw six players carry the ball and eight tally at least one reception
  • Luke Gunderson, Brennan Kutterer, and Trey King led the way notching six tackles each, while 16 players notched multiple in the win
 
NORTHERN STATE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS  
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
  • Northern State tallied just their second win in program history over the Mavericks and the first in over 50 years
  • The last time NSU recorded four interceptions in a contest was versus Concordia-St. Paul in 2018
  • Northern is now 5-2 from the confines of Dacotah Bank Stadium
 
UP NEXT
Northern State hits the road for two straight weeks, beginning at Augustana next Saturday. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. against the Vikings. The Wolves return home for the annual Gypsy Days game on October 8 versus Winona State. For a full list of game day promotions CLICK HERE. Fans are also reminded that all game day information and protocols are posted on the Dacotah Bank Stadium homepage.


 
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